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National parks near Pixoy, Yucatán

Pixoy sits inside the Valladolid area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Valladolid for the full write-up.

Tulum National Park is the closest national park to Pixoy, Yucatán — 103 km (64.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 58 min behind the wheel.

Tulum, Arrecifes de Cozumel, Dzibilchaltún, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos, and Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres make a full day trip — leave early. Isla Contoy, Arrecife Alacranes, and Arrecifes de Xcalak are better with a night booked nearby.

Pixoy has a population of about 1,054.

National parks near Pixoy

Parks ranked by distance from Pixoy
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tulum National Park103 km (64.2 mi)1 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park137 km (85.3 mi)2 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Dzibilchaltún National Park144 km (89.5 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park145 km (90.1 mi)2 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park161 km (100 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Contoy National Park176 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Arrecife Alacranes National Park236 km (147 mi)3 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park276 km (171 mi)4 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Palenque National Park536 km (333 mi)8 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park627 km (390 mi)9 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Tulum National Park is generally best December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November as the quieter shoulder either side.

June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.

Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.

Month-by-month detail for Tulum National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Pixoy are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Pixoy
PairApartEstimated drive
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos → Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres39.9 km (24.8 mi)55 min
Tulum → Arrecifes de Cozumel43.1 km (26.8 mi)58 min
Arrecifes de Cozumel → Arrecife de Puerto Morelos63.6 km (39.5 mi)1 hr 20 min
Tulum → Arrecife de Puerto Morelos91 km (56.6 mi)1 hr 47 min

Planning a trip from Pixoy

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Tulum National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Pixoy?

Tulum National Park. It is about 103 km (64.2 mi) from Pixoy, roughly 1 hr 58 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Pixoy?

Yes — Tulum National Park, Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, Dzibilchaltún National Park, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park, and Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Pixoy?

10 parks are within reach of Pixoy, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Pixoy?

For Tulum National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.